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Shivapuri
Treks with Safari
Trip Profile: 12 Days Trip
04 Nights in Kathmandu
04 Days Shivapuri Trekking
02 N / 3 D Wildlife Safari
Day Rafting on the Trisuli River
02 Nights in Pokhara
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 Few
people trek around t he Kathmandu valley.
Yet it offers a rich insight into the lives, history,
culture and religion, together with the daily toil in the fields
of its inhabitants. The
valley rim lies around 1000/ 2800 m and in the spring offers
early flowering rhododendrons and through the autumn and
winter, wonderful mountain vistas which can, from certain view-points,
stretch from Everest in the east to Annapurna in the west.
ITINERARY
DAY 01: ARRIVE IN KATHMANDU
When you arrive in Kathmandu, you'll be taken to your
hotel. While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and
Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions are
highlighted on our guided tour. There's time to explore the city's many
charms on your own too. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 02: KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square,
National Museum, Swayambhunath
temple, and said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking
view of Kathmandu. After
lunch, transfer we'll visit Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the
three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments
and Hindu temples, and you can catch
the traditional artisans working with wood, stones and metals.
After lunch we'll processed to visit Pasupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath
Stupa. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 03: KATHMANDU - SHIVAPURI
After breakfast
driver to Budhanilakantha (Trekking Starting point) and trek to
Shivapuri. Shivapuri is very good for walking through the forest and along
the ridge with spectacular views
of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang and Jugal Himal.
Camp at 2732 m SHIVAPURI which
offers outstanding views of the Himalaya from the campsite on the flat,
grassy Summit. O/N in camping in Shivapuri.
DAY 04: SHIVAPURI - CHISOPANI
Walk up early in the morning to see the sunrise over
the white-mountains. Breakfast served about 7:00 AM. After breakfast, we
start our treks to Chisopani
(2194m). It take 4 hours. Wlk along the ridge between the Shivapuri
watershed forest and the
panoramic attraction of the Himalaya and overnight camping in Chisopani.
DAY 05: CHISAPANI - NAGARKOT
Walk between the village and forest, continue our
journey to Nagarkot 2300m above the sea-level. This spot provides an
excellent view of the sunset and Mount Everest can be seen on a clear day.
O/N camping in Nagarkot.
DAY 06: NAGARKOT - KATHMANDU
We'll awake early to watch the spectacular dawn, the
first rays of the sun firing the peaks a hellist red slowly lighting up
the Himalayas from Kachenjunga and Everest in the far East of Annapurna
and Dwalagiri in the West. Travel to Dhulikhel. Afternoon, we'll drive
back to Kathmandu. O/N in Kathmandu
DAY 07: KATHMANDU - RAFTING - CHITWAN
After breakfast drive to rafting site (Trisuli River
for White water Rafting) It takes approximately 2 hrs drive from KATHMANDU.
This River is popular as access to the Prithivi Highway makes
"breaking off" the journey easy. Trisuli River is also an ideal
beginner's River . Lunch we'll be served after 3/4 hrs rafting in the
riverside. After lunch, drive to Chitwan National Park upon arrival, rooms
assigned and there will be a short briefing on the program and our
facilities.
4:00 PM: Elephant-back safari: Guests will ride on an
elephant to explore the jungle and wildlife you will be able to see
the one-horned rhinoceros, several types of deer, monkeys, wild boar,
bison, sloth bear, leopard and, if lucky, the Royal Bengal tiger. This
exciting ride lasts for 2-3 hours.
7:00 PM: Dinner in the central dining
hall.
DAY 08: ROYAL CHITWAN
NATIONAL PARK
5:30 AM: Wake-up call followed by tea or coffee, then
proceed on a Nature Walk. This encounter on foot with the environment will
introduce the main features of eastern Chitwan. Sal forest, open grassland
and reverie jungle. Our guides will help you identify some species of
birds, plants and other wildlife that you may encounter.
8:30 AM:
Breakfast
9:30 AM: Elephant briefing program: Learn more about these
fascinating animals during a visit to our elephant stable. (For the brave
ones there is even a crash course in riding and leading the
elephants)
1.00 PM: LUNCH. After lunch ,
Canoeing : A traditional dug-out canoe takes you on a silent trip
down the Rapti river to view aquatic birds and the animals of the river
banks. Back to resort through the Jungle.
7:00 PM: Tharu Stick dance:
Farmers of the nearby villages will show some of their traditional skills
and dances. 8:00 PM: Dinner around the campfire.
DAY 09: ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK - POKHARA
5.30 AM: Bird Watching (or another elephant ride) after
early morning tea/coffee.8.00 AM: Breakfast9.00 AM: Luggage
down and departure at 9.39 AM. to Pokhara. The actual program
for your stay, will be given to you on arrival at Resort / camp.
The activities are adjusted to the season and weather conditions.
Naturally, it may not always be possible
to follow this schedule to the minute and the circumstances
may force us to alter the program at short notice. On safari
in the jungle you will be accompanied by expert naturalists
who will advise on safety procedures and we request you to respect
their judgement at all times. If you wish to stroll in the forest
alone, a guide will have to accompany you for your safety. O/N
in Pokhara.
DAY
10: POKHARA CITY TOUR
After breakfast we've sightseeing around Pokhara valley.
Pokhara lakeside villages sits, "front row centre"
to one of the most beautiful Himalayan panoramas in the world.
The Annapurna and famous "Fishtail" mountain peak
of Machapuchhare tower over the tropical setting of Pokhara
and you spend there
will be the scenic highlight of your trip. You're free in Pokhara
Valley also called "Magic Land" or Dreamland"
of Nepal, to explore the various interesting place like a boating
in Fewa lake over looking the region of Annapurna Areas, David
Falls, Mahendra Cave and some Temples. Evening you're free to
explore the colorful town. O/N in Pokhara.
DAY
11: POKHARA - KATHMANDU
After breakfast you're return to Kathmandu by road.
After arrive in Kathmandu you're free to shop and pick up some last
minute souvenirs, rest and visit the shop etc. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 12: DEPARTURE
After breakfast free for you until time to leave the international
airport for your final destination. |
